A gripping and deeply moving story of friendship, hope and the fragile dream of a better life, Of Mice and Men follows George and Lennie, two unlikely companions bound together by their hope of one day living “off the fat of the land”.
When they arrive at a ranch looking for work, that dream briefly feels within reach. Yet as tensions rise and events begin to slip beyond their control, hope collides with harsh reality, leading to a devastating and unforgettable decision.
Enduring as one of the most powerful works of twentieth-century literature, Of Mice and Men remains profoundly human and strikingly relevant, a story of loyalty, longing and loss that still carries extraordinary emotional force.
Violence, guns, racism
2 hours 15mins
Raffish, urbane and frequently drunk, David Highland has held onto his remote coastal parish through a mix of disordered charm and high-handed determination. But when his faith compels him to take a firm stand with a bereaved parishioner, he suddenly finds himself isolated, and facing a future that threatens his family, his place in the town and everything he stands for.
Darkly funny, sharp-tongued and richly observed, The Southbury Child is a brilliantly entertaining play about grief, faith, family and the rituals that shape our lives. Beneath the wit and friction lies a deeply human story, as private loss collides with public expectation and long-held certainties begin to crack.
Blending biting humour with real emotional force, The Southbury Child is gripping, intelligent and unexpectedly moving theatre, full of personality, tension and the messy truths of modern community life.
Strong language
Parental bereavement
Racism
Family breakdown
Child funeral
2 hours 30 minutes
As the approaching Second World War casts its dark shadow across London, troubled ten-year-old William Beech is evacuated to the countryside along with hundreds of others.
Placed in the care of elderly, gruff widower Tom Oakley, William arrives fearful, withdrawn and uncertain of the world around him. What follows is an unexpected and deeply moving friendship that transforms both of their lives, bringing warmth, trust and hope where little existed before.
But when William is forced to return to his abusive mother in London, the consequences are devastating. Tender, powerful and full of heart, Goodnight Mister Tom is a story of kindness, resilience and the extraordinary impact of being truly cared for.
Mild adult themes
Reference to abuse
2 hours 15 minutes
The Entertainer is one of John Osborne’s most enduring plays. Set against the backdrop of the Suez Crisis, it follows Archie Rice, a failing music hall performer whose world is beginning to unravel, both on stage and at home.
As personal tensions deepen and national decline presses in, the play becomes a compelling portrait of a man, a family and a country all struggling to hold themselves together. Archie’s desperate charm, restless energy and faltering act sit at the centre of a drama charged with wit, tension and theatrical bite.
Sharp, gripping and richly layered, The Entertainer is powerful, deeply theatrical drama that still speaks with force, drawing audiences into a world of performance and pressure that keeps you gripped from first moment to last.
2 hours 30 minutes
Home, I’m Darling is a comedy about sex, cake and the pursuit of the perfect 1950s housewife. Judy has Johnny’s slippers waiting when he arrives home from work, the kitchen is spotless and the rooms are aired… yet this is not the 1950s, but a 21st-century arrangement the two of them have chosen to create.
With vintage clothes, carefully chosen furniture and even a faulty 1950s fridge, Judy and Johnny are determined to live the dream, complete with fixed roles and a perfectly ordered life. But as outside pressures begin to creep in and other people become part of the picture, the cracks start to show.
Sharp, stylish and wickedly funny, Home, I’m Darling is a clever, unsettling and highly entertaining play about performance, partnership and the fantasies we build around modern life.
2 hours 30 minutes
When the long-buried body of a man who disappeared during the Troubles is discovered, the past comes crashing into the present. Old loyalties and buried secrets rise to the surface, forcing the Carney family to face truths they have spent years avoiding. At the centre is Quinn Carney, a man determined to shield those he loves from the violence he once knew, but who may find the past impossible to keep at bay.
As the day unfolds, what begins as a vivid portrait of family life in Northern Ireland becomes something darker, tenser and increasingly inevitable. The outside world presses in, and the cost of silence, love and loyalty is laid bare.
Sweeping, intimate and electrifying, The Ferryman is a powerful story of memory, identity and the ties that bind us. Blending humour, lyricism and shocking intensity, it is gripping, unforgettable theatre, epic in scale, immediate in impact, and impossible to shake.
Note This production will start earlier at 7:30pm
3 hours 15 minutes
This duration includes one 15-minute interval and an additional 5-minute pause
Strong language
Loud bangs
Based on one of the most influential poems ever written, inspiring Shakespeare, Chaucer and countless others, Ovid's Metamorphoses. The epic poem, containing over 250 myths, is reimagined by Mary Zimmerman capturing those ancient stories and breathing new life into them. Showing the creation of human nature through tales of love, loss and mischief.
Poetically written, with a contemporary edge, Metamorphoses combines a mix of well-known myths with more obscure ones from Ovid's beloved poem. These timeless stories weave together the perfect tapestry of hilarity, romance and misery all against the back drop of that most human thing of all, change. Change and transformation in all senses of the word, with absurdity and riotousness. There is a reason these stories have been told for over 2000 years…
2 hours 15 minutes
Beth Steel’s play exudes the earthy humour and mayhem of a northern family drama, set during a sultry summer wedding day. At its heart is a trio of sisters whose relationship dominates and fuels the family dynamic, as the vodka flows, dances are shared and tensions begin to rise.
Sylvia is getting married, and in Mansfield, a post-mining landscape alive with historical conflict and change, the atmosphere is already charged. What should be a celebration begins to tilt towards something far more volatile, as old loyalties, deep frustrations and the pressures of family life refuse to stay contained.
Woven with a cacophony of Greek drama, this is a story of family crashing through life, sometimes hilariously, sometimes tragically, as passions boil over and the limits of love are tested. Raw, chaotic and painfully funny, it builds towards a breathless, explosive finale.
Sexual content
Adult language
Racism
2 hours 20 minutes
A fierce and darkly funny reimagining of a Greek classic, Iphigenia in Splott drags ancient myth into the raw, unfiltered reality of modern-day Cardiff.
Effie lives hard, fast and loudly, until one extraordinary act of sacrifice forces her to confront the truth about herself and the world around her. Defiant, electric and deeply human, this one-woman powerhouse lays bare the cost of survival in a system stacked against you.
Funny, brutal and unexpectedly tender, Iphigenia in Splott is gripping contemporary theatre that hits with real force, combining sharp wit, searing honesty and emotional depth in a story that feels both urgent and unforgettable.
Difficult themes
Strong Language
75 minutes (no interval)
Come with us into the heart of the jungle, through twisting mangroves and tangled vines, where monkeys swing, birds sing, and one unlikely child is growing up: Mowgli.
Raised by wolves, young Mowgli must navigate the darkness and danger that threaten the only home he has ever known. Guided by the wise Bagheera and the fun-loving Baloo, he sets out on a journey through the wonders of the wild, discovering courage, friendship and where he truly belongs.
A universal coming-of-age story, this vibrant adaptation celebrates community, connection and finding your place in the world.
Bursting with energy, live music, movement and Makaton, this joyful family show invites audiences of all ages to join Mowgli on an unforgettable adventure. Fast-paced, uplifting and full of life, it promises to transport you deep into the wild, where wonder awaits and anything feels possible.
2 hours
GWT will be taking Jungle Book to The Minack Theatre
9th to 13th August 2027